Supporting documents found at Family Search: M6L8-2WK
Civil War Veteran.
Abisha was an 18 year old Farmer from Orrington, Maine when, on Nov. 4, 1861, he enlisted as a Corporal. He mustered to Federal active duty Dec. 11, 1861, to the 3rd Battery; 1st Light Artillery; Maine Volunteers. He was then described as standing 5' 9.5" with light hair and blue eyes. On Mar. 28, 1863, he transferred to Co. M; 1st Heavy Artillery; Maine Volunteers. His record notes he was sick at Washington, DC during 1862. His records show two discharge circumstances & dates. One shows he was discharged for disability Dec. 26, 1862. The other estimates Jun. 15, 1863.
Later in life he was awarded a Veteran's Invalid Pension, Certificate# 763.856. His widow, Susan, received the Widow's Pension after his death.
Masonic Association: On May 17, 1867, Mr. Baker associated with St. Andrew's Lodge 83, Bangor, Maine. He was raised to Master Mason Jun. 7, 1867.
Civil War Veteran.
Abisha was an 18 year old Farmer from Orrington, Maine when, on Nov. 4, 1861, he enlisted as a Corporal. He mustered to Federal active duty Dec. 11, 1861, to the 3rd Battery; 1st Light Artillery; Maine Volunteers. He was then described as standing 5' 9.5" with light hair and blue eyes. On Mar. 28, 1863, he transferred to Co. M; 1st Heavy Artillery; Maine Volunteers. His record notes he was sick at Washington, DC during 1862. His records show two discharge circumstances & dates. One shows he was discharged for disability Dec. 26, 1862. The other estimates Jun. 15, 1863.
Later in life he was awarded a Veteran's Invalid Pension, Certificate# 763.856. His widow, Susan, received the Widow's Pension after his death.
Masonic Association: On May 17, 1867, Mr. Baker associated with St. Andrew's Lodge 83, Bangor, Maine. He was raised to Master Mason Jun. 7, 1867.
Supporting documents found at Family Search: M6L8-2WK
Civil War Veteran.
Abisha was an 18 year old Farmer from Orrington, Maine when, on Nov. 4, 1861, he enlisted as a Corporal. He mustered to Federal active duty Dec. 11, 1861, to the 3rd Battery; 1st Light Artillery; Maine Volunteers. He was then described as standing 5' 9.5" with light hair and blue eyes. On Mar. 28, 1863, he transferred to Co. M; 1st Heavy Artillery; Maine Volunteers. His record notes he was sick at Washington, DC during 1862. His records show two discharge circumstances & dates. One shows he was discharged for disability Dec. 26, 1862. The other estimates Jun. 15, 1863.
Later in life he was awarded a Veteran's Invalid Pension, Certificate# 763.856. His widow, Susan, received the Widow's Pension after his death.
Masonic Association: On May 17, 1867, Mr. Baker associated with St. Andrew's Lodge 83, Bangor, Maine. He was raised to Master Mason Jun. 7, 1867.
Civil War Veteran.
Abisha was an 18 year old Farmer from Orrington, Maine when, on Nov. 4, 1861, he enlisted as a Corporal. He mustered to Federal active duty Dec. 11, 1861, to the 3rd Battery; 1st Light Artillery; Maine Volunteers. He was then described as standing 5' 9.5" with light hair and blue eyes. On Mar. 28, 1863, he transferred to Co. M; 1st Heavy Artillery; Maine Volunteers. His record notes he was sick at Washington, DC during 1862. His records show two discharge circumstances & dates. One shows he was discharged for disability Dec. 26, 1862. The other estimates Jun. 15, 1863.
Later in life he was awarded a Veteran's Invalid Pension, Certificate# 763.856. His widow, Susan, received the Widow's Pension after his death.
Masonic Association: On May 17, 1867, Mr. Baker associated with St. Andrew's Lodge 83, Bangor, Maine. He was raised to Master Mason Jun. 7, 1867.
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